October 30, 2025
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Matt Blackwell on October 30, 2025
Matt Blackwell on October 30, 2025Selling a funeral home or cemetery business is one of the biggest transitions an owner can experience. It’s emotional, it’s complex, and it often feels like unfamiliar territory. That’s where Foresight comes in. Our business representation process is designed to be clear, collaborative, and centered around your goals. From the very first conversation to the moment funds are transferred, our team walks beside you every step of the way. Phase 1: The First Conversation Every relationship starts with understanding. During our initial discussions, we get to know your business: Its history, your role in the community, and what you hope to achieve in a sale. From there, we gather key information and conduct a valuation to establish a realistic picture of your business’s worth. The more complete your information, the smoother and faster this first step moves. Phase 2: Marketing […]
October 30, 2025
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Nicole Vullo on October 30, 2025
Nicole Vullo on October 30, 2025Written By Jen Graziano, Attorney, Licensed Funeral Director NY/CT Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home By now anyone who’s had a read of my articles will detect the (not so) subtle theme that labor shortages are crippling our industry. The result is mounting owner frustration, excess burnout and even premature exits from the business. But maintaining good labor, if you’re blessed to already have it, is key to remaining in this game. If you are lucky enough to have strong players on your team, dedicated to supporting and advancing your funeral home and brand, cherish them….and make sure they are happy and hoping to remain on board. A simple, “check in” to “check up” on your employees will go a long way. Weekly “roundup” meetings to address any issues or concerns are a good way to take the temperature of your […]
September 26, 2025
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Gabriel Ngo on September 26, 2025
Gabriel Ngo on September 26, 2025A personal account of the ways in which AI can preserve memories and facilitate the grieving process. “We should be very careful about artificial intelligence. If I had to guess at what our biggest existential threat is, it’s probably that … With artificial intelligence, we’re summoning the demon.” – Elon Musk, businessman and entrepreneur, Tesla, SpaceX and X “Artificial intelligence will never be a match for natural stupidity.”– Unknown “A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God.” – Alan Perlis, computer scientist and professor, Purdue, Carnegie Mellon and Yale University “In a sense, artificial intelligence will be the ultimate tool because it will help us build all possible tools.” – K. Eric Drexler, engineer and author I usually begin my writings with a quote – sometimes sage, sometimes satirical – to highlight the general […]
September 25, 2025
Published by Nicole Vullo on September 25, 2025
Nicole Vullo on September 25, 2025Written By Jen Graziano, Attorney, Licensed Funeral Director NY/CT Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home Independent funeral home owners are facing unprecedented challenges which can force their hands into a premature exit. Labor shortages coupled with declining service revenue margins and increasing overhead costs cause many owners to ponder whether it’s time to hang their hat. Another contributing factor is the decline of generational continuity in the family business. After all, our children have watched us leave the dinner table far too many times to take a death call. The decision to not enter the funeral business has subconsciously been made for them. There is a collective frustration that has permeated the headspace of so many funeral home owners. Repeat families that call upon us often fail to repeat their prior service and merchandise selections. The rising generation of funeral planners […]
September 25, 2025
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Taylor Weber on September 25, 2025
Taylor Weber on September 25, 2025What Sellers Need to Know Before the Deal When it comes to selling a funeral home or cemetery business, the letter of intent (LOI) may feel like the finish line but in reality, it’s just the starting point for one of the most critical phases of the transaction: buyer due diligence. At Foresight, we recently gathered our team for an internal training session focused on navigating the diligence process from both the buyer’s and seller’s perspectives. Here are some key insights from that discussion and why early, thorough preparation is the best way to protect value and close with confidence. Why Buyer Due Diligence Matters Due diligence is how a buyer verifies that what they think they’re buying is what they’re actually getting. Diligence reduces risk and uncertainty, impacting everything from valuation and deal structure to timing and close. It’s […]